Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates Reopening of BCYF Mattahunt Community Center After $12.7M Revamp
Boston celebrated the reopening of the updated BCYF Mattahunt Community Center in Mattapan after a $12.7 million renovation, with plans to reopen the pool in May. Mayor Wu has also committed $34.3 million to refurbish city pools.
Springfield Police and Task Force Arrest Five in Drug Dealing Crackdown
The Springfield Police Department, working with state agencies, conducted an operation that led to the arrests of five individuals for drug-related offenses. Their arrest is part of a broader push to address the city's drug problems.
North Andover Standoff Ends With Man Taking His Own Life After Firing at Police
A man died after firing at police and barricading himself in his Massachusetts home during a mental health crisis. He later succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident resulted in an officer's minor injury and several hours of standoff.
MIT Makes Waves with Light-Powered Water Vapor Revelation, Could Change Climate Science and Solar Desalination
MIT researchers found light can trigger water evaporation, challenging the belief that only heat can. This photomolecular effect has implications for climate science and water treatment technologies.
Shoppers Warned as Wave of Wallet Thefts Hits Massachusetts Stores, Norwell Police Urge Vigilance
The Norwell Police Department warns of a series of wallet thefts from shoppers' purses in shopping carts across Massachusetts, advising vigilance and seeking information to catch the organized group responsible.